This two-day plan covers the Scioto Mile, North Market and the Short North on day one, then Schiller Park in German Village and the Columbus Park of Roses on day two. It is an editorial sequence from official sources; confirm hours with each venue.
Day 1: Downtown and the Short North
- Morning — Scioto Mile, about 175 acres of riverfront parkland with trails and fountains (Scioto Mile).
- Midday — North Market Downtown, 59 Spruce Street; open 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday–Monday (North Market).
- Evening — the Short North, galleries and restaurants; on the first Saturday of the month it is Gallery Hop (Short North Arts District).
Day 2: German Village and Clintonville
- Morning — Schiller Park, a 23.601-acre park open 7 a.m.–11 p.m. with a 0.8-mile paved path (Columbus Recreation and Parks).
- Afternoon — Columbus Park of Roses in Whetstone Park, best from mid-June to mid-September.
Getting around
COTA's standard fare is a $2.00 two-hour pass. CBUS is listed as not currently in service. See transportation.
Swap options
- November 7, 2026: time the Short North evening for Gallery Hop.
- From November 20: add Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (through January 3, 2027).
Limits
We did not walk this route for this edition. Confirm hours and ticket rules with each venue.